Chief Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan called upon the citizens to give their best for building a law-abiding society free from fear. He said that Madhya Pradesh is a fast progressing State and is on the verge of joining the league of developed States. In his message on Republic Day, he extended greetings and good wishes to the citizens.
The Chief Minister said that the State Government has been able to build a strong relationship between people and the Government machinery. Constitutional institutions have been strengthened. In the last 5 years, the state GDP has gone up by more than 10 per cent.
Referring to Prime Minister’s demonetisation initiative to fight black money, corruption and terrorism, the Chief Minister said that this will be effective only when sources of black money are hit hard. Cashless transactions can put an effective check on black money. He sought active participation of the citizens to continue this crusade against black money.
Referring to ‘Namami Devi Narmde’ - Narmada Seva Yatra, he said that Narmada river conservation is world’s biggest river conservation drive symbolising religious harmony. People from different religious faiths and classes are participating in the Yatra spreading the universal message of environmental protection.
Plantations are being taken up on both banks of the river Narmada. People have taken a resolve not to pollute river waters, shun alcoholism, save girl child. Farmers are resolving to take up plantation of fruit bearing trees. Sewage treatment plants will be come up to prevent sewage inflow into Narmada.
The Chief Minister said that a historic decision has been taken to close 58 liquor shops in 12 districts along Narmada banks in five km radius. He called upon the people to come forward and discourage alcoholisms.